USA Premiere

SYNOPSIS

This documentary explores the prehistory of the State of São Paulo - Brazil, through archaeological research conducted in the city of Dourado, located at the geographical center of the state.

In this first episode, researchers discuss the earliest human presence in the area and showcase one of their recent discoveries in a rock shelter.

The discussion begins with the Bastos site, the oldest known site in the State of São Paulo, dating back 12,000 years and researched since 2014. More than 2,000 chipped stones have been collected, revealing groups of humans who made simple tools, which were likely effective for sustaining their activities over the 10,000+ years they occupied this location.

Not far from there, the Pedra do Dioguinho site was found, featuring the largest rock art panel ever recorded in the interior of São Paulo. The figures depict animals and geometric patterns and are associated with an age of at least 3,000 years.